An Iranian women's rights activist has spoken out against Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's decision to wear a hijab following the Christchurch mosque terror attacks.
Masih Alinejad is both an activist and journalist, and is outspoken in her condemnation of Iran's laws surrounding obligatory wearing of headscarves.
Ms Alinejad said seeing images of Ms Ardern wearing a headscarf in solidarity with the victims of the Christchurch massacre 'broke her heart'.
She said while she admired the New Zealand leader's compassion and desire to connect with her Muslim community, the headscarf is a sign of oppression for many women. [Daily Mail Australia] Read more
